The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Dean, Health Professions I, the incumbent teaches radiology courses as scheduled. Maintain regular office hours. Serve on committees when elected or appointed. Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships. Make additions, deletions, assessments, and revisions to the curriculum. Recommend books and instructional materials for purchase by the Library and Media Center. Oversee quality review and improvement for the programs. Ensure the effectiveness of the programs. Perform long-range planning for the programs. Schedules will vary and may include teaching evening, weekend, online, hybrid, and/or dual enrollment courses at various campuses.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred)
Master’s degree
Three years of clinical experience as a credentialed radiology technologist.
Two years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program.
CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES:
Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) certification and registration,
An unrestricted General Medical Radiologic Technologist license for the state of Texas
PREFERRED:
Certifications in advanced modalities such as MRI, CT, or Mammography
Experience with achieving initial or re-accreditation status.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will:
Develop and teach assigned classes in keeping with syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
Administer, organize, and supervise the Department.
Engage students in active learning.
Keep abreast of developments in the discipline by reading current literature, interacting and dialogue with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction.
Develop assessment techniques for the specific discipline assigned.
Administer, compile, and grade assignments as assigned.
Post and maintain office hours as assigned.
Instruct Distance Ed or Dual Credit courses as assigned.
Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
Incorporates best practices.
Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
Participate in academic/professional organizations.
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment annually.
Assist students with course and career counseling, as requested.
Maintain accurate student records in compliance with Temple College requirements.
Collaborate with colleagues and dean to address teaching, curriculum improvements, book recommendation, develop instructional materials, and research issues.
Fosters collegiality within the department/division.
Oversee quality review and improvement of the educational programs.
Perform long-range planning and ongoing development of the programs.
Oversee ongoing program accreditation and assessment processes.
Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment, quality control/quality assurance for safety and radiation protection, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure the orientation/training and supervision of clinical preceptors.
Ensure the effectiveness and quality of fulfillment of responsibilities delegated to other individuals.
Work with community partners to establish and maintain formal partnerships and clinical contracts for student clinical experiences.
Work with colleagues to seek and maintain program accreditation.
Recruit for and promote Temple College and specific programs.
Serve on assigned campus committees.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and coworkers; communicate effectively with colleagues, and students; present model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity.
Comply with all Temple College and other appropriate agencies and partnerships policies, procedures, and practices.
Assume all other duties as assigned by the Dean, Health Professions.
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:
Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
As a Temple College Employee, actively engage in the Temple College mission of creating a culture of caring by providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers and embracing the core values of Temple College: Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.
Understanding of the community college philosophy and mission.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline (s).
SKILLS:
Maintaining an established work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Excellent planning, execution, facilitation, and training skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in both oral and written forms.
Intermediate to advanced use of a variety of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Presentation skills
ABILITIES:
Ability to think critically and creatively.
Ability to manage multiple reports and timelines simultaneously.
Ability to work with diverse staff, faculty, students, and partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to engage students in the learning process.
Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical activity is required with occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a classroom, healthcare learning lab, clinical and office settings. Duties will require travel in personal or school owned vehicles.
WORK SCHEDULE: Generally: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Nights and weekends as needed.
HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK: 40
TRS/ORP: TRS/ORP
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Adjunct Professors Faculty and Clinical Coordinators Administrative Assistant I
REPORTS TO: Dean, Health Professions
Master’s degree Three years of clinical experience as a credentialed radiology technologist. Two years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES: Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, An unrestricted General Medical Radiologic Technologist license for the state of Texas PREFERRED: Certifications in advanced modalities such as MRI, CT, or Mammography Experience with achieving initial or re-accreditation status.
